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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Clayton Helriggle who was born in Ohio on May 23, 1979 and passed away on September 27, 2002 at the age of 23. We will remember him forever. 

Clayton was a talented musician & loved the road.  He had a girlfriend of 6 years as well as his beloved dog Buddy.  He leaves behind his mom, dad & a brother Harley & many other family & friends. 

Clayton was a follower of the Grateful Dead.  Just before his sudden death he was planning on following the band.  He loved life.  His was too short.

Clayton was killed when an inexperienced & untrained Emergency Service Unit (ESU) exploded into his home on a false tip from a career criminal thinking they would find a large pot dealership.  In essence, law enforcement accounted for enough pot to roll about 6 joints. 

The LEO that killed Clayton said he descended the stairs with a hand gun & threatened him with it.  But the LEO did not see a roommate laying at his feet who observed the entire incident.  The roommate had been a LEO in the military & had participated in SWAT raids before.  He reported that Clayton came down the steps with a blue cup in his hand.  

Either way Clayton was killed almost instantly by a shot gun blast to the chest.  His dear friend of many years held him in his arms as he took his last breathe.

We will forever remember our dear Clayton as we continue our vidual of ridding law enforcement of their cowboys & Barney Fifes.  There are many more good LEOs than bad but look what the bad can do.

Rock on Clayton!  Rock on!
Tributes and Condolences
30th Birthday   / Sharon Helriggle (Mom)
This, your 30th birthday is bittersweet.  The day started with some tears, wishing you could be here on this special day  We will celebrate who you were, how you loved and how you made us laugh and hopefully we'll learn your love of life.Continue >>
Happy 30th Birthday Clay!   / Sue Cummings (aunt)
It's hard to believe today is your 30th birthday even though you will always be 23 to me.  It seems like an eternity since I've felt your hug or heard your laugh or seen that big warm smile.  The world would have been a better place if you ...  Continue >>
Another Mother's Day   / Sue Cummings (aunt)
Another holiday another Mother's Day and still your empty place at the table.  It is still so sad to celebrate without you!  Though I know I should forgive I haven't been able.  I'm told your murderer is not enjoying his life much perh...  Continue >>
Happy Day   / Sue Cummings (aunt)
Well Clayton our little guy Chase has arrived.  As I'm sure you know he looks so so much like your brother.  He's healthy & happy & we thank God for this blessing.  We all feel that you also had something to do with it always k...  Continue >>
I know you are here   / Sue Cummings (aunt)
It is an exciting time for our family as we wait the nearing arrival of Chase.  We all know that the two of you are already great friends & that God & you will send him off to his earthly sojourn with joy & in safety.  Timmy spe...  Continue >>
Always on my mind...  / Mom (mother)    Read >>
Thanksgiving / Sue Cummings (aunt)    Read >>
Still Missing You!  / Sue Cummings (aunt)    Read >>
Seems like yesterday not six years ago!!!!!  / Deb Moore (Friend for life! )    Read >>
Six years later  / Susan Cummings (aunt)    Read >>
never forgotten  / Emily Meyers (friend)    Read >>
Sixth Anniversary  / Sheri (Mother)    Read >>
Winter without you  / Aunt Susie (Aunt)    Read >>
You will never be forgotten  / Rauncie Ryan (Mother of Curtis Combs who was Claytons friend )    Read >>
Love that Last a Lifetime!!!!!!  / Debbie Moore (Friends For Life!!! )    Read >>
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His legacy
Happy Birthday  
Thinking of Clayton on his birthday, I was remembering a year (may have been his 12th) birthday that we had a funny thing happen.  I had made the required yellow cake with chocolate icing (that was his favorite) and when he got home from school, I took the cake pan cover off to show him.  When the lid came off, it left a perfect "C" imprint in the very top center of the cake. It couldn't have been centered any better or have been so perfectly symmetrical if we had tried to put it on there.  No matter how many times the cover was taken off of the cake, did the "C" get messed up.  It was like our own little miracle!  Clayton thought it was "special" too.
We'll celebrate this 29th without him, but not without those special memories of birthdays past.
We love you Clayton - I know you'll be with us on your special day and in your own special way.
 
Clayton's Photo Album
Harley, Mom & Clayton (Clayton making faces as usual!)
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Memorial Candles
Moore Family lit a candle on 05/27/2009: "We-all did not forget your special B-day. Your memory was shared by us all. You will never be forgotten.Lovin you"
Heather Moore lit a candle on 05/26/2009: "Happy Birthday Clay! I miss you so much and it just seems like yesterday that I last spoke to you! I miss you everyday!"
Sue Cummings lit a candle on 05/23/2009: "Happy 30th Birthday Clay Happy Birthday to you though you're no longer with us we still love you! Aunt Susie"
Sue Cummings lit a candle on 05/08/2009: "Your light still shines bright and we will all remember you and speak so fondly of you this Mother's Day! Aunt Sue"
Sue Cummings lit a candle on 03/20/2009: "Forever in my heart!!! Love you Aunt Sue"
Sue Cummings lit a candle on 02/06/2009: "Here's to you dear Clayton you will never ever be forgotten! Love you to the moon & back forever & a day! Aunt Sue"
Sue Cummings lit a candle on 11/27/2008: "Still miss stepping over you as you slept on the floor after dinner. As in everyday, thinking of you! Love Aunt Susie"
Moore Family!!!!! lit a candle on 11/18/2008: "Always in our Hearts and Minds Forever.!!!!!!"
Heather Wood lit a candle on 11/17/2008: "Just thinking of you bro! *peace*"
Elisha lit a candle on 11/14/2008: "Your memory lives on as each day passes, You are missed, and loved by many!"
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